Factors that shape national interests - International Standing Flashcards
How does the Trump administration’s withdrawal from global governance and multilateralism affect international standing (negatively)?
It creates the view of the US as failing to show leadership in addressing global threats.
When was the US’ withdrawal from the PCA announced?
2017
Macron quote on the US’ decision…
Involvement is “non-negotiable” and undermining efforts to “make our planet great again”
How does Trump’s mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic shape its international standing (negatively)?
It damaged the US’ reputation after its unwillingness to take leadership.
When did Trump make his decision to “terminate” relations with WHO?
2020
What was the effect of Trump’s insistence in the naming of COVID-19 as the “Wuhan virus”?
It undermined the G7’s efforts to issue a joint statement on tackling the pandemic
Trump’s mishandling of Covid-19 is contributing to (quote, 2020)…
‘the ruination of America’s reputation as a safe, trustworthy, competent international leader and partner’
Quotes from Obama’s 2011 speech about the US’ intervention in Syria…
If Syria were to pass the “red line” in the civil war, then Syria would have “serious consequences”
When did the Obama administration not intervene in the Ghouta attack?
2013
How did Trump view this?
as a weakness and a “humiliation” for the US
How has the US’ history as a leader in nuclear non-proliferation shaped its international standing?
It has impacted the US’ global commitment and concern for the Nuclear weapons threat as it seems to maintain this position.
What non-proliferation treaty did the US join in response to nuclear concerns from the Cold War in 1968?
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation treaty
What non-proliferation treaty did the US join in response to nuclear concerns from the Cold War in 2010 with Russia?
The New START Treaty
